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Early experience with fluoxetine.

S H Ahmed1, Zaheeruddin

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi.

JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|November 1, 1991
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Fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), showed effectiveness in treating resistant depression, though some patients experienced side effects or delayed improvement. Caution is advised for elderly patients due to potential bradycardia.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Treatment-resistant depression poses a significant clinical challenge.
  • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a common class of antidepressants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Fluoxetine in patients with resistant depression.
  • To identify the onset and duration of therapeutic effects and common adverse events.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 26 patients with resistant depression.
  • Administration of Fluoxetine, with monitoring for improvement and side effects.

Main Results:

  • 14 (63.6%) patients showed improvement within 3 weeks; 8 (36.4%) showed improvement in 6-12 weeks.
  • 7 (31.8%) patients experienced a decline in improvement after three weeks.

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  • Four patients discontinued due to severe side effects; bradycardia noted in two elderly patients.

    • Conclusions:

    • Fluoxetine demonstrates potential for treating resistant depression, with variable onset of action.
    • Common side effects include gastrointestinal disturbances, insomnia, anorexia, restlessness, and lethargy.
    • Further double-blind studies are recommended to establish Fluoxetine's role in this patient population, especially considering elderly patients.